Accounting Operations Lead📣 إعلان

About Syarah

Syarah is a company dedicated to transforming the car buying experience in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Syarah offers an end-to-end digital platform for vehicle acquisition, managing all aspects from sourcing and inspection to financing, insurance, and shipping. The company aims to provide a seamless, transparent, and enjoyable car buying journey for its customers.

Role Overview

Syarah is seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounting Operations Lead to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role is central to overseeing daily accounting operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring operational efficiency across financial transactions. The Lead will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end finance processes, particularly within Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycles, while leading cross-functional initiatives to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Operations Lead will manage and optimize financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily accounting operations and driving continuous process improvements.
• Ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions with vendors and customers.
• Leading and mentoring accounting staff responsible for P2P and O2C functions.
• Identifying opportunities for automation and process enhancements within accounting workflows.
• Collaborating with various departments to optimize workflows, resolve operational challenges, and maintain high service delivery standards.

Operational Focus Areas

This role requires a strong focus on specific operational areas:

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P): Oversee the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate posting of supplier invoices and credit notes, coordinating with procurement and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize the purchasing process.
• Order-to-Cash (O2C): Supervise accounts receivable and billing functions. Ensure proper application of receipts and timely customer invoicing. Monitor O2C KPIs such as days sales outstanding (DSO), billing accuracy, and collection effectiveness, collaborating with sales and other departments to resolve billing disputes.
• Operational Control & Compliance: Develop and enforce internal controls across P2P and O2C cycles to mitigate risks. Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, withholding) and accounting standards. Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in accounting operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

Desired Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive leadership approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A positive attitude, willingness to continuously improve skills, and a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to Syarah's core values: Tolerance, Transparency, Respect, Integrity, and Positivity.